Prep-Ahead Shredded Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen*)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker. Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. *If using frozen chicken, you do not need the chicken broth.
  2. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or on low for 5 hours.
  3. Place chicken in large bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken.
  4. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low for additional moisture and flavor.
  5. Divide chicken into 2 cup (or more/less, depending on your needs) portions and place into freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 4 months. Add chicken to sandwiches, soups, tacos and casseroles.